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07 Jan 2015 …You are approached on the street, at your doorstep, on the phone, via email or through social media by someone claiming that they are collecting on behalf of a legitimate cause or charity, or a fictitious one they have created. If you are approached on the street or at home, the ‘collector’ may not … details provided by the person – find them through an independent source such as a phone book or online search. If you are approached at home or over the phone, ask the collector for details about the charity … not click on any links or open attachments and press ‘delete’. Never give money or your financial…
16 Jan 2013 …You are approached on the street, at your doorstep, on the phone or via email by someone claiming that they are collecting on behalf of a legitimate cause or charity, or a fictitious one they have created. If you are approached on the street or at home, the ‘collector’ may not have any identification … through an independent source such as a phone book or online search. If you approached at home or over the phone, ask the collector for details about the charity such as its full name, address and how the … press ‘delete’. Never give money or your financial details to someone you don’t trust - it’s rare to…
22 Oct 2024 …Scam alert: Scammers are targeting Australians in hardship … How to spot the scam … This scam can be hard to spot because criminals can set up fake social media accounts that look genuine. The scammers will ask for your identity information and myGov login details. Investment scam victim…
18 Apr 2013 …Malware scam … Charity scam … to come from a reputable charitable organisation. The scam websites may have an official-looking…
22 Jun 2020 …Scams cost Australians over $630 million … News Australians lost over $634 million to scams in 2019, according to the latest figures in the ACCC’s Targeting Scams report released today. Australians lost over $634 million to scams in 2019, according to the latest figures in the ACCC’s Targeting Scams report released today. There were more than … The 2019 Targeting Scams report includes data from Scamwatch, ACORN (ceased operating 30 Jun 2019), ReportCyber (commenced 1 Jul 2019), ACMA, ATO, Services Australia, WA Scamnet, Commonwealth Bank, NAB, Westpac and ANZ.…
09 Jan 2020 … donated to a scam you should: Contact your bank to report the transaction immediately. Report the scam to … where to get help . The ACCC has also set up a dedicated phone number for the public to report bushfire…
10 Jan 2011 …You have not heard of the charity before. The scam operates via a fake website which is a very close replica to a legitimate charity site. Scammers may also use replica letters and emails … phone number. The collector becomes defensive over questions about what the charity does and how much of … Approach charity organisations directly to make a donation. Don’t rely on a phone number or website address given by the person who first called, visited or emailed you because they could be impersonating a legitimate charity. Never give out your personal, credit card or online account details unless you initiated…
19 Jan 2010 …The collector doesn't want to provide a receipt or the receipt does not have the charity's details on it. The collector cannot or will not give you details about the charity, such as its full name, address or phone number. The collector asks for cash, won't accept a cheque or asks for any cheque to be … Approach charity organisations directly to make a donation or offer support. Don't rely on any phone number or website address given by the person who first called, visited or emailed you because … out your personal or credit card or online account details unless you made the phone call and it is…
02 Oct 2013 … charity to verify that the person represents their organisation Don’t rely on a phone number or website … If you think you’ve spotted a scam, report a scam to SCAMwatch. You should also spread the word to your friends and family to protect them.…
11 Feb 2009 … The charity is not known, or is well-known but the scam is operating via a fake website or letters and emails. A collector makes a face-to-face approach but does not have any identification. Be … , address or phone number. The collector becomes defensive over questions about what the charity does and … phone number or website address given by the person who first called, visited or emailed you because…